No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 109

He strode over toward the sofa, and Vanessa was the first to greet him. "Ian, all done talking?"

Vanessa glanced at Eleanor. "Eleanor, about that necklace tonight—I'll let you have it, all right? Please don't be upset."

Eleanor paused, catching the sly smile in Vanessa's eyes.

"If it's something I don't care for, you're welcome to it." As she spoke, Eleanor's gaze slid past Vanessa to the man at her side.

A double-edged remark.

Ian caught her meaning and narrowed his eyes at Eleanor, studying her closely.

Vanessa watched Eleanor too, struck by a strange feeling. It was as if the Eleanor from six months ago and the Eleanor now were two entirely different people.

Back then, Eleanor's thoughts and feelings were always written on her face. Now, she was like an opponent Vanessa couldn't read.

Just then, Joel and Jude Vaughn walked over. Jude smiled. "Mr. Goodwin, are you finished with your conversation?"

Ian nodded, then turned to Vanessa. "Let's head out."

Soon after, Jude and the others were invited in to meet Mrs. Juliette Grayson.

Ian and Vanessa made their way downstairs. Ian's phone buzzed, and after checking the screen, he walked out to the quiet balcony.

"Hello, Virgil."

"Ian, the National Academy of Sciences is hosting its medical awards ceremony in June. We'd like to invite you as a guest presenter. Are you available?"

"It would be an honor. I'll be there."

"Great, we'll talk more in person."

After ending the call, Ian returned to Vanessa. "Mrs. Grayson agreed to support the lab."

Vanessa's lips curled in a smile. "I knew you wouldn't let anything go wrong for me."

"The National Academy of Sciences called—they want me to present at their June ceremony."

Vanessa smiled. "Can I come with you? I wouldn't want to miss my sister's big moment."

Ian knew that the developer of the new drug—Vanessa's sister—was sure to win an award this time. He nodded.

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